Don’t Let Your Holiday Cheer Go Up In Smoke
State Farm offers tips on avoiding fires this holiday season.
The holiday season is the time of year when most people are thinking about shopping for gifts, office parties, and spending time with family and friends. Sadly, this is also the time when home fires peak. State Farm Spokesman Justin Tomczak said that “Approximately one-third of home fires and home fire deaths occur during December, January and February.” State Farm reminds consumers that the potential for a home fire is highest during the winter months. A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive found that nearly 50 percent of Americans age 23 and over increased their chances of a home fire because of decorating for the holidays: To help keep your family and loved ones safer during the holiday and winter season, learn how to avoid …
